Lauren James made sure England avoided a major scare at Women’s Euro 2025 with a brace in Wednesday’s 4-0 thumping of the Netherlands, which kick-started the Lionesses’ title defense.
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France make Euro 2025 statement
France staked their claim to be contenders for Women’s Euro 2025 by beating holders England 2-1.
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Payback time: how Dutch players could power Suriname to the World Cup
For years, the small South American country of Suriname, a former Dutch colony, has been instrumental in producing some of the Netherlands’ best soccer players, from Frank Rijkaard and Ruud Gullit to Clarence Seedorf.
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Dutch girls tackle crippling knee injuries
Fifteen-year-old Esmee Stuut sprints between cones on a soccer field in the Netherlands, her every movement captured on camera as part of a study into a crippling knee injury that affects girls more than boys. Cruciate ligament injuries can sideline a soccer player for several months, and teenage girls are especially at risk—for both physical […]
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Earnest Stewart Q&A: ‘The American in me always wants to win, the Dutchman in me adds that we also should win in an attractive way’
With five Americans in major roles, PSV Eindhoven has moved into the elite of international soccer.
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Chris Richards hails Palace’s ‘impressive’ away win
Chris Richards started for Crystal Palace in its 2-0 win at Leicester City that extended its club-record unbeaten streak on the road to six Premier League matches.
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James Sands and Noahkai Banks make Bundesliga debuts
Americans James Sands and Noahkai Banks made their Bundesliga debuts for St. Pauli and Augsburg, respectively, as the Bundesliga restarted.
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Pascal Jansen relishes opportunity to coach NYCFC
Pascal Jansen’s work as Arne Slot’s successor at AZ Alkmaar opened the way to a four-year contract with New York City FC.
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Ricardo Pepi continues incredible form as PSV starter
Ricardo Pepi scored two goals in PSV’s 8-0 win over amateur Koninklijke HFC in the second round of the KNVB Beker.
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American hat trick for PSV
Three Americans started for Dutch leader PSV in its 6-1 win over fifth-place Twente, and all three scored.